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What are the considerations re installing an ID-4100 in a DIN slot in the dash?
I did exactly this in my toyota van, which had a 2-slot (dead) in-dash radio that I pulled out. I fabbed a metal mesh grille to cover the upper slot for ventilation and mounted the 2-meter radio in ...
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Rfi in truck with HF transceiver when running
Just a few random ideas which might help.
With the truck running, tune the 707 all the way down to 160 meters and measure the noise. Then turn on a portable AM radio, or the AM radio in the dash, tune ...
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Rfi in truck with HF transceiver when running
There are many things you can still do. Here are a few quick suggestions to start with:
Proper antenna ground. A mag mount is marginally OK at VHF / UHF, but there isn't enough capacitance at HF. The ...
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